What is a MaKey MaKey?
MaKey MaKey is an invention kit which allows you to turn conductive items into touchpads that can be recognized by your computer. Essentially, it’s a keyboard hack. MaKey MaKey lets you create new keyboard keys from everyday conductive objects, like fruits, Play-Doh, people, coins, aluminun foil, and more. Watch this video from the creators of MaKey MaKey.
Check out a MaKey MaKey kit at the Youth Services Desk!
The library has 4 MaKey MaKey kits that you can check out and take home. Each kit includes:
- 1 MaKey MaKey HID board
- 1 USB cable
- 7 alligator clips
- 15 jumper wires
- 1 foot of conductive disposable tape
- Getting Started Guide/kit inventory
Kits go out for 3 weeks, with no renewals, and you must have a Northbrook Public Library card.